Their Healing, Joyful Songs
Still resonating throughout my life...56 total reviews
Comment from Frank Malley
Birds songs can occupy a bird listener for a lifetime, and being able to identify birds by their calls is much more frequently rewarding than trying to see them. I might see an owl once or twice in a year, but I can hear them many nights. Blue jays are a raucous presence unless you're near their nest, when these squawkers who are related to crows shut up. Many Chickadees are especially heart-warming to encounter. Sometimes on bitter cold days in a pine forest, the world of life seems frozen until you hear chick-a-dee-dee-dee.
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2023
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Birds songs can occupy a bird listener for a lifetime, and being able to identify birds by their calls is much more frequently rewarding than trying to see them. I might see an owl once or twice in a year, but I can hear them many nights. Blue jays are a raucous presence unless you're near their nest, when these squawkers who are related to crows shut up. Many Chickadees are especially heart-warming to encounter. Sometimes on bitter cold days in a pine forest, the world of life seems frozen until you hear chick-a-dee-dee-dee.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2023
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Good mornng, Frank,
You, too, know the beauty of birdsong...
Thank you for your exceptional rating and thoughtful review.
We're waiting for the Purple Finches to begin building their nest in the spring wreath on our front door. They do every year. We're pretty sure it's just generations from the initial couple. And sometimes, they have two broods. A tad bit noisy when the babies get going, but my family loves all of the chirping and activity! (Now cleaning up after the last baby flies away is another thing...)
Thank you again, Frank!
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I think purple finches, like house sparrows, tend to prefer suburban living. We're in the woods, where you actually see fewer birds but sometimes get to see some really spectacular eagles, hawks, and owls. Plus we share our environs with a couple of ravens whose often serve as an encouragement to start our days.
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We, too, live in the woods, but sparrows, finches, both yellow and purple, chickadees, the whole gambit, find our yard and home to be just their "cup of tea!"
Last year we had robins in a wreath on the side of our home, the finches in our front door's wreath, cardinals in the wisteria, chickadees in two birdhouses! Quite the menagerie!
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Nice! In the spring I wait to hear the descending, echoic song of the veery. Still a few months away, as are the hummingbirds and flycatchers who sit on our fences and scan for prey.
Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick
This is a beautifully written poem it has a great flow and rhyme scheme. Beautiful photo to compliment your words as well. So nicely done. Love it. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2023
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This is a beautifully written poem it has a great flow and rhyme scheme. Beautiful photo to compliment your words as well. So nicely done. Love it. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2023
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Good morning, Joanne!
I am honored by your exceptional rating and complimentary review.
Such a special offerning to pen; I truly enjoyed the opportunity...
I have a feeling my father would have been honored to read it as well...
Thank you!
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Your welcome
Comment from June Sargent
What a lovely tribute to your dad! Everytime you go outside you will be reminded of the love you both shared for each other and for the twittering birds. Thir songs are healing and honey for the soul. Thank you for sharing your joy.
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What a lovely tribute to your dad! Everytime you go outside you will be reminded of the love you both shared for each other and for the twittering birds. Thir songs are healing and honey for the soul. Thank you for sharing your joy.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2023
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So pleased you enjoyed, June!
This was such a joyful poem to pen and share!
Thank you!
Comment from GWHARGIS
I'm so sorry I don't have a six to give you. This was worthy. I liked this not only because of the birds you mention but the way you wove your father's memory into this. The bird songs not only bring you joy but rekindle the time with him. Beautifully penned. Gretchen
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I'm so sorry I don't have a six to give you. This was worthy. I liked this not only because of the birds you mention but the way you wove your father's memory into this. The bird songs not only bring you joy but rekindle the time with him. Beautifully penned. Gretchen
Comment Written 11-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2023
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Hello, Gretchen!
So pleased you enjoyed!
This piece was such a treasure to pen...
Thank you!
Comment from LisaMay
Your poem conjures up delightful memories for me. I know my father would have appreciated (as I do) your flowing, well-connected rhyming lines and the image you re-create of father and child sharing peaceful times together while listening to birdsong. I totally agree that nature's songs cast their spells - you have expressed this so well.
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2023
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Your poem conjures up delightful memories for me. I know my father would have appreciated (as I do) your flowing, well-connected rhyming lines and the image you re-create of father and child sharing peaceful times together while listening to birdsong. I totally agree that nature's songs cast their spells - you have expressed this so well.
Comment Written 11-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2023
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Good morning, Lisa!
I am honored by your exceptional rating and thoughtful review!
This piece was such a joy to pen. Such wonderful times with my father...
Thank you again!
Comment from bob cullen
Your words paint a picture while creating a melody in my mind. There is no sweeter sound than that of birds harmonizing in the bush. They need no lyrics their tone alone delivers beauty. And your poem's final verse truly brings home the message. Loved these lines.
'Yes Nature's songs are symphonies
Sung from on a branch or on the breeze.'
Superb
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2023
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Your words paint a picture while creating a melody in my mind. There is no sweeter sound than that of birds harmonizing in the bush. They need no lyrics their tone alone delivers beauty. And your poem's final verse truly brings home the message. Loved these lines.
'Yes Nature's songs are symphonies
Sung from on a branch or on the breeze.'
Superb
Comment Written 11-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2023
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Good morning, Bob!
So very pleased my offering resonated with you!
I am honored by your exceptional rating and thoughtful review.
Such a joyful piece to pen...
Thank you!
Comment from Rickie1
Excellent! I love it. The rhymes work for me and I have images of all the birds I have seen in my mind. My wife is the birdie but I am the one that can sit quietly and listen to them. Thank you and good luck. Rickie
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2023
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Excellent! I love it. The rhymes work for me and I have images of all the birds I have seen in my mind. My wife is the birdie but I am the one that can sit quietly and listen to them. Thank you and good luck. Rickie
Comment Written 11-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2023
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Hello, Rickie!
I am honored by your exceptional rating and thoughtful review!
This piece was such a pleasure to pen!
Thank you!
Comment from Dr. Nad
This is a wonderful rhyming poem of multiple honor. You honor the beauty of nature, the benevolence or your father, and the brilliance of God. In this piece you remind us that the melodious choir of nature was not meant only for the jubilance of birds but also the joy of boys and girls.
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2023
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This is a wonderful rhyming poem of multiple honor. You honor the beauty of nature, the benevolence or your father, and the brilliance of God. In this piece you remind us that the melodious choir of nature was not meant only for the jubilance of birds but also the joy of boys and girls.
Comment Written 11-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2023
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Hello, Dr. Nad!
What a thoughtful and perceptive review.
Much appreciated!
So very pleased you enjoyed!
Thank you!
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Hello, you are very welcome for the review.
Comment from nomi338
Not only does this wonderful piece speak of the joys a young has in spending wonderful time with his dad, it also speaks of the joys found in listening to the wonderful sounds provided by some of God's wonderfully gifted songbirds. No electric guitars, pounding drums, or brass horns. Just the melodic sounds of birds singing their wonderful birdsongs.
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2023
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Not only does this wonderful piece speak of the joys a young has in spending wonderful time with his dad, it also speaks of the joys found in listening to the wonderful sounds provided by some of God's wonderfully gifted songbirds. No electric guitars, pounding drums, or brass horns. Just the melodic sounds of birds singing their wonderful birdsongs.
Comment Written 11-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2023
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Thank you, Nolan!
This offering was such a joy to pen!
Thank you!
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It was a joy to read as well.
Comment from Ric Myworld
Songs of life, whether on the radio, CD, Sirus, or by whatever means, is only a combination of those 12 notes in whatever octave that we hear in nature every day. Thanks for sharing and best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2023
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Songs of life, whether on the radio, CD, Sirus, or by whatever means, is only a combination of those 12 notes in whatever octave that we hear in nature every day. Thanks for sharing and best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 11-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2023
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Yes, indeed, Ric!
Glad you enjoyed!
Thank you